Thursday, October 19, 2017

Tim Challies and Susan Croox on Worship


The Missing Elements of Modern Worship

I once paid a visit to one of the most mega of America’s megachurches. It’s a church whose pastor is well-known, a church known for its innovation, a church held up as a model for modern evangelicalism. I went in with as open a mind as I could muster. I left perplexed. I was perplexed not by what was said or done in the service as much as what was left unsaid and undone.

Since that visit I’ve had the opportunity to attend many more churches and, as often as not, they have been similar, missing a lot of the elements that used to be hallmarks of Christian worship. Here are some of the missing elements of modern worship. Read More

How to Lead Worship When You Don’t Play an Instrument

For singers who don’t also play an instrument, it can be intimidating to lead worship. It’s done often enough that you know that it’s possible, and you don’t have to learn to play guitar or keyboard to lead worship, but it’s not always easy! Here are some tips for overcoming the common obstacles. Read More

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